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This manual demonstrates how telemedicine can aid the diagnosis and management of patients with mental health problems. It also speculates on what the future may hold. The benefits and limitations of a number of telecommunication technologies are considered, including real-time video conferencing, email, and the Internet.

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This book is one of the first to examine this field comprehensively ... it is bursting with useful information, practical ideas, advice and up to date international references ... an interesting read and a valuable insight into the future of this exciting and developing field.BMJ 2003This book is a mine of information; it presents us with a substantial academic review of the current state of telepsychiatry... it is an excellent resource for people who want to become more informed.Psychological Medicine, 2004This is a fascinating and detailed book that will appeal to a wide audience.Primary Care Psychiatry 2003This is a valuable book about the potentially exciting field of telepsychiatry. Anybody interested in the future of psychiatry should read it.Doody's Review Service

This book is one of the first to examine this field comprehensively ... it is bursting with useful information, practical ideas, advice and up to date international references ... an interesting read and a valuable insight into the future of this exciting and developing field. BMJ 2003 This book is a mine of information; it presents us with a substantial academic review of the current state of telepsychiatry... it is an excellent resource for people who want to become more informed. Psychological Medicine, 2004 This is a fascinating and detailed book that will appeal to a wide audience. Primary Care Psychiatry 2003 This is a valuable book about the potentially exciting field of telepsychiatry. Anybody interested in the future of psychiatry should read it. Doody's Review Service

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